Why You Should Call a Motorcycle Attorney
Leslie Duberstein Glenn, P.A. knows that riding a motorcycle can be intoxicating. The feeling of wind in your hair and the freedom of the open road are just a couple of reasons why motorcycle enthusiasts love to ride. Unfortunately, as enjoyable as it is, it also comes with its fair share of risks. When a motorcyclist goes out for a ride, he or she puts him or herself at risk of sustaining a serious injury. This is true even when they have taken the appropriate safety measures. Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. can provide you with legal representation if you were injured in a motorcycle accident through no fault of your own. With over three decades of experience representing victims of motorcycle accidents, she is the Boca Raton motorcycle accident attorney of choice for many riders in our community.
Important Safety Measures
When riding a motorcycle, it is important that you take measures to help prevent an accident from occurring. Motorcyclists are far more likely to be in an accident than a driver of a passenger car. When it happens, the injuries are usually severe and sometimes catastrophic in nature. Attorney Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A can tell you that there are two primary reasons for this:
- Motorcycles are smaller and can be more challenging for drivers to see. One reason for collisions involving motor vehicles and motorcycles is because the driver failed to see the motorcycle on the road.
- Motorcyclists are not as protected as someone who is in a motor vehicle. When a passenger car driver is in an accident, he or she is surrounded on all sides by metal and usually by at least one airbag. When a motorcyclist is in an accident, he or she is either thrown from the bike or trapped under it directly absorb the impact of the passenger vehicle.
A motorcyclist should take as many preventative measures as possible to protect him or herself in the event the unthinkable happens. The following are important safety tips that many motorcyclists adhere to:
- Wear a helmet
- Wear protective clothing such as long pants, boots, gloves, and leather jackets
- Be alert when you are on your motorcycle, as riding when you are tired will impact your reaction time
- Never ride when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Avoid riding in poor weather conditions
- Avoid riding in poor road conditions
- Take a biker’s road safety class to improve your riding skills so you know the appropriate response in the event of an emergency
- Routinely check your motorcycle to ensure that it is functioning properly before you take it out on the road
Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. will be a great asset if you are injured by another driver. The days and weeks following a motorcycle accident will likely be a painful time. This is especially true if you sustained injuries from the accident that occurred. This will be coupled with questions surrounding the details of your accident and whether or not you can pursue a claim against the driver who was at fault for causing the accident. There are a number of ways that Leslie Duberstein Glenn P.A. can help you throughout the legal process:
- We can help go over the details of your case and get all the documentation needed to file a claim
- We may further investigate the accident scene or the factors that led up to your accident
- Working with insurance companies can be an overwhelming process to manage on your own. We will help to navigate this by taking the lead when it comes to communicating with insurance companies
- We will help you to obtain a settlement that is fair and compensates you for the injuries that you received